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Pakistan has had five captains in different formats with nine of them either being asked to stepp down or removed from their positions The likes of Babar

Shaheen Afridi News / Guerilla Cricket / October 21

Mohammad Rizwan sacked, Shaheen Afridi named Pakistan ODI captain

Shaheen Afridi has been appointed the captain of the Pakistan ODI team with immediate effect. The pace-bowling spearhead will begin his captaincy stint in the three-match ODI series against South Africa from November 4 to 8.

Cricket News / CricketGully / October 21

Shaheen Afridi Replaces Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan ODI Captain

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi as the new captain of the men's ODI team. The announcement was made on October 20, 2025, just weeks before Pakistan's home series against South Africa of three ODIs in Faisalabad from November 4 to 8.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / October 15

Noman Ali’s 10-wicket haul pulverizes South Africa

Pakistan claimed a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series against South Africa with a 93-run victory. Shaheen Afridi and Noman Ali picked four-wicket hauls each in the second innings with the latter eventually returning match figures of 10 for 130.

Cricket News / Cricfit / October 1

Shahid Afridi Demands Mohsin Naqvi Step Down From One Post After Asia Cup Controversy

Shahid Afridi has called for Mohsin Naqvi to step down from either his role as Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) or as the country’s Interior Minister following Pakistan’s setbacks in the Asia Cup.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 30

PAK vs SA 2025: Pakistan pick three uncapped players for South Africa Tests

Wicketkeeper-batter Rohail Nazir, spin-bowling all-rounder Asif Afridi and left-arm wrist-spinner Faisal Akram are the three uncapped players included in Pakistan's 18-member squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 29

Watch: Asia Cup 2025, Final: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf 'disrespect' India’s national anthem, picture goes viral

The Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium witnessed a controversy before a ball was even bowled. Pakistan’s star fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf were caught on camera talking casually during India’s national anthem, an act that many fans on social media labelled as disrespectful.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 27

Asia Cup 2025: ‘We'll try and knock him over’ - India coach excited for Abhishek Sharma vs Shaheen Afridi contest in final

India’s bowling coach shared his thoughts on how to tackle Shaheen Shah Afridi ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday, September 28. India have already defeated Pakistan twice in the tournament, once in the group stage and once in the Super Four.

Cricket News / Crictoday / September 25

Shaheen Afridi dedicates the Player of the Match award to his wife and son

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi was named the Player of the Match for scoring 19 runs and taking three wickets in the team’s 11-run win over Bangladesh in the Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025.

Cricket News / CricketGully / September 25

Watch: 'Tiger Kaun?' - Shaheen Afridi Puzzled by Reporter’s Question Ahead of PAK vs BAN

Pakistan paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi made a humorous moment at a pre-Super Fours match press conference against Bangladesh in Dubai. The left-arm bowler

Cricket News / Crictoday / September 24

Shaheen Afridi challenges Suryakumar Yadav’s comments about no rivalry, calls for a decisive match in the Asia Cup

Shaheen Afridi has hit back at India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s claim that there is “no real rivalry” between the two nations in T20 cricket. Ahead of Pakistan’s key Super 4 fixture against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup, the left-arm pacer remarked that such debates can only be settled if the two teams face each other once more in the final.

Cricket News / CricketGully / September 24

‘We will defeat them’ - Shaheen Afridi Confident of Facing India in Asia Cup 2025 Final

India and Pakistan faced twice in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, but India dominantly emerged victorious in both matches. More than a rivalry, their matches have been filled with controversies, drama and chaos with the political assessment in mind.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / September 24

'Everyone Has The Right To Express...', Shaheen Defends Farhan Rauf's Provocative Gestures Against India

Asia Cup Super: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi shared his thoughts on Shahibzada Farhan and Harris Rauf’s provocative gestures against India during Sunday's Asia Cup Super 4s clash, saying that everyone has the right to express their feelings the way they want to.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / September 23

Asia Cup: Saheen, Talat, Rauf Share Seven Wickets As Pakistan Restrict Sri Lanka To 133/8

Sheikh Zayed Stadium: A brilliant bowling performance by Pakistan, led by pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi (3-28), helped restrict Sri Lanka to 133/8 in 20 overs in a must-win Super 4 match of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday.

Cricket News / Crictoday / September 23

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan bowlers return to form, keep Sri Lanka at 133/8 in a must-win game

Pakistan bowlers were magnificent with the ball in a must-win Super 4 match against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025. The Lankans were restricted to 133/8 in the allotted overs, with Shaheen Afridi doing the damage early on in the innings.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 23

Asia Cup 2025: "Tilak Varma treated Shaheen Afridi like a net-ball spinner" - Former India captain tears into Pakistan's pace spearhead

Shaheen Afridi had a forgettable outing against India in the Super-Four encounter in the 2025 Asia Cup. The one-sided clash was held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 21.

Cricket News / Cricfit / September 23

“He Made Shaheen Afridi Look Like A Net Bowler”- Sunil Gavaskar’s Scathing Take After IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Clash

Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Tilak Varma after India’s Super 4 Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, September 21.

Cricket News / Cricfit / September 23

Abhishek Sharma Accuses Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf For Personal Attacks In IND-PAK Clash

The Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash between India and Pakistan featured some fiery exchanges, with openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma engaging in verbal battles with pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 22

Asia Cup 2025: ‘No zip, no pace, no discipline’ - Priyank Panchal slams Shaheen Afridi as India demolish Pakistan

Former Gujarat captain Priyank Panchal questioned whether Shaheen Afridi has lived up to the hype surrounding him, pointing out the lack of pace, zip, and consistency.

Cricket News / Crictoday / September 20

Wasim Akram gives an important suggestion to Shaheen Afridi ahead of IND vs PAK match

The final Group Stage match of the Asia Cup 2025 proved to be a thrilling encounter as Oman put up a solid challenge against India. India batted first and posted a total of 188/8 in their 20 overs, with Sanju Samson leading the way with 56 runs.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / September 15

Pakistan blow hot and cold in the ask for the thoroughgoing

The back injuries, the form dips, and the T20I captaincy fiasco behind him, Shaheen Afridi had reverted to type. The skiddy pace and late inswing marked a comeback in the second half of PSL 2025 and the dismissals of Ibrahim Zadran and Mujeeb Ur Rehman in the league game against Afghanistan bore testimony of his returning powers.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Shaheen Afridi Faces Backlash After Controversial Act In India’s Chase

On Khushdil Shah's third delivery of the 43rd over, Kohli reached his century with a boundary that also proved to be the winning run for India. But the fans were very critical of Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi's performance in the 42nd over of India's chase.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / April 1, 2024

Shaheen Afridi reportedly FURIOUS with PCB as the board releases statement with ‘fake’ quote about backing Babar Azam

Recently, the Pakistan Cricket Board removed Shaheen Afridi to reappoint Babar Azam as their new white-ball captain. The pacer had led the Pakistan team for only five T20Is, winning only one, before getting sacked. The PCB announced the decision to appoint Azam as their captain in a statement.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / February 11, 2024

Controversy in Pakistan cricket again? PCB upset with Q and A sessions conducted by Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi

In the past few weeks, Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi interacted with fans online. They used their X (formerly Twitter) accounts, conducting Q&As. Both sessions got a combined 24,000 viewers online, which has upset the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). According to a report by Times of India, the PCB is unhappy with the Q&A sessions.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / January 4, 2024

'Do you want to be a millionaire?' Wasim Akram questions if Shaheen Afridi wants to be a great player and claims no one cares about T20 cricket

Shaheen Afridi was rested for the third Test match of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy, with the team management stating they wanted to rest him. Afridi was recently